Dr. Kenneth Sumner
sumnerk@montclair.edu
Interim Dean, The Graduate School
Dr. Sumner is the interim Dean of The Graduate School and also the Associate Provost for Academic Personnel at Montclair State University.
Dr. Laura Valente
valentel@montclair.edu
Associate Dean of The Graduate School
Dr. Laura Valente provides overall coordination of The Graduate Schools administrative and student support functions, these include the graduate assistantship program and all student success intiatives.
Rebecca Newton
shifferr@montclair.edu
Business Coordinator for The Graduate School
Rebecca Newton assists the Dean with day-to-day initiatives for the Graduate School and is responsible for all Personnel & Finance processes in workday.
Deborah Reynoso
reynosod@montclair.edu
Director for Student Academic Services
Deborah Reynoso leads the student support team, oversees the evaluation and approval of thesis, manages application and course registration processes, addresses student concerns, and serves as a vital liaison to academic programs.
Michael Stuhlmiller
stuhlmillerm@montclair.edu
Director of Technology
Michael Stuhlmiller manages all technology-related functions for the department.
Victoria Speiser
speiserv@montclair.edu
Academic Success Coordinator
Victoria Speiser conducts Academic Standing Reviews and Processes students’ request such as: Change of Concentration, Course Overload, Reclassifications, Leave of Absences/Withdrawals, permits, and or grade changers.
Adriana Garcia
garciaa@montclair.edu
Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator
Adriana Garcia manages the coordination of logistics, covering aspects such as room bookings, catering services, and AV equipment. Additionally, she provides crucial support in the development and implementation of various programs and activities.
Arthur Carlson
carlsona@montclair.edu
Graduate Assistance Coordinator
Arthur Carlson plays a key role in reviewing recommendations for Graduate Assistant positions. He also handles inquiries related to assistantships and coordinates tuition remission matters with Student Accounts.
Stephen Bienkiewicz
bienkiewiczs@montclair.edu
Graduate Student Service Generalist
Stephen Bienkiewicz handles student and faculty inquiries, makes referrals as needed, and monitors The Graduate School’s main phone line and email accounts. He also assists with processing administrative and academic requests.
Sree Chandana Kurella
kurellas@montclair.edu
Information Technology Program Specialist
Sree Chandana Kurella maintains and enhances The Graduate School’s online systems, ensuring smooth operations and security. She also manages the department website content and coordinates with department staff and counterparts across the University.